Posts with the category “fruit-of-the-spirit”

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Jesus, Empire, and the Fruit of the Spirit
May 24th, 2026
When the church becomes enslaved to political power, it loses its prophetic voice. Can Christians love their nation without worshipping it? Dive into a timely reflection on resisting cultural propagan...  Read More
by Bill Berger

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What If Losing Cultural Power Is the Best Thing That Could Happen to the Church?
July 5th, 2026
A Time to Plan and Uproot
June 28th, 2026
Matthew 5 | Choosing Love Over Fear
June 21st, 2026
Why Christians Need to Rethink Power
June 14th, 2026
The Problem Isn't Doubt, It's Pretending.
June 7th, 2026

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 2026
 February
What is Lent?The Power of Prayer: Surrender, Doubt, and the Love of God
 March
Peace Instead of Worry and AnxietyLent Reflections: Moving from Moralism to GraceWhen the World Feels Like It’s Falling ApartChristian Nationalism and Progressivism vs. The Good News of Jesus ChristExpectation Vs. Redemption: The Palm Sunday Pivot
 April
More Wisdom, Less FoolishnessThe Work of the Inner LifeDoubt, Faith, and the Compass of the Soul
 May
Anger Is Not the Enemy—Indifference IsThe Sacred Art of Listening that Leads to GuidanceIs Hell Real? – In Response to a Doubter's Mailbox SubmissionJesus, Empire, and the Fruit of the SpiritPolitical Parties Make Terrible Saviors
 June
The Problem Isn't Doubt, It's Pretending.Why Christians Need to Rethink PowerMatthew 5 | Choosing Love Over FearA Time to Plan and Uproot
 July
What If Losing Cultural Power Is the Best Thing That Could Happen to the Church?
 2025
 January
Is asking for mercy a political statement?
 February
Seeking Truth in Turbulent Times: A Call to Wisdom and CompassionChristian vs. Christ Follower: Is there a difference?
 March
The Cozy Relationship Between Church and State: A Double-Edged SwordWhat is Christian Nationalism?Foolishness on Display
 May
Where Two or Three Are Networked: Toward a Rhizomatic Vision of Church
 September
The Sacred Act of Listening“Love Your Enemy: The Politics No One Wants”
 October
Tearing Down to Rebuild: Why Doubt Might Save Your Faith
 December
Christmas Is a Story of Homelessness Before It Is a Story of Hope
 2024
 September
Summer RecapLean left or right?"Unlock Growth: Learn, Ask, Challenge, Reflect"A challenging article on Pro-Life
 October
"Is faith compatible with politics, or are they like oil and water?"Mental Health and the Church
 November
Fear and Power
 December
Doubt IS part of faith

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